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P563 PVG

1997 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

276,547 mi
Last recorded276,547 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP563 PVG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 276,547 miles

centre prop u/j has slight play

rear body becoming weak aroundbody mountings

rear flexible brake pipe becoming deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2017 270,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear buck excessivly corroded.

Fail 19 Apr 2017 270,860 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear buck excessivly corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 265,122 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 258,310 miles

slight leak from steering box

slight play in drag link

Pass 24 Mar 2014 252,156 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 244,013 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

spot lamp surrounds corroding & just ok!

Fail 19 Mar 2013 243,970 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

spot lamp surrounds corroding & just ok!

Pass 16 Mar 2012 235,505 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads becoming worn.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 226,915 miles

o/s/f spring bushes have slight play// rear shock bushes have slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2010 211,311 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 199,529 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 188,606 miles

REAR DRAG LINK END BECOMING WORN.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 174,186 miles

REAR PROPSHAFT JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 159,903 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 159,562 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?

Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
146,528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30,380
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,017
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,129
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,123
position lamp(s) not working 22,068
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P563 PVG is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 120,134 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hilux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P563 PVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hilux typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P563 PVG is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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